The 2025 Lynn Film Festival, running October 1–5 at The Neal Rantoul Vault Theater, celebrates the power of music and community through film. This year’s lineup features a diverse mix of documentaries and stories—from youth films created by local students, to global spotlights on punk, hip hop, new wave, and hardcore movements, to brunch performances and closing tributes to Lynn’s own WFNX legacy. Blending screenings, live music, and cultural celebrations, the festival showcases Lynn’s creative spirit while connecting audiences to the rich history and vibrant energy of music communities in Lynn, Massachusetts, and beyond.

Day 1: Youth Films from Raw Art Works & FC Academy

Day 2: The Process + The Lynn Hip Hop Documentary

Day 3: Punk in Africa + Godfathers of Hardcore

Day 4: Don’t Think I’ve Forgotten + New Wave

Day 5: Sly Lives + We Want The Airwaves

Learn more details about the Lynn Film Festival